Kanchenjunga Trekking

Kanchenjunga Trekking

"Kang-chen-zod-nga", meaning "Five Great Treasuries of the Snow", actually it has seven major summits. To the locals Kanchenjunga, which stands at a height of 8585 meters the third highest mountain in the world, is the abode of gods who bestow prosperity and goodwill on them and their lands, while to the climbers of this mountain the phrase "Five Great Treasuries of the Snow" takes on a slightly more ominous tone. The avalanches that Kanchenjunga throws down are “said to be the largest anywhere!”

Kanchenjunga lies on the eastern border of Nepal providing a great chance to experience remoteness, spectacular mountain scenery, diverse flora and fauna and rich local culture, quite different to those found further west.

Kanchenjunga trekking gives you an opportunity to see panoramic views from every direction. The recently opened Kanchenjanga region offers the keen walkers the chance to explore virgin upland wilderness, which offers a most beautiful and contrasting variety of scenery. Lush farmland and wooded valleys give way, higher up, to breathtaking mountain scenery, which includes close-up views of Kanchenjanga and distant panoramas of the mountains of the Khumbu.

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Facts of Kanchenjunga Trekking

Trekking Destination:	Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking.
Group Size:	Min - 2
Minimum altitude:	2300m.
Maximum altitude:	5530m.
Grade Info:	Moderate, strenuous
Season:	September to late December and February to late June.
Transportation:	Bus, Car, Land Cruiser or Jeep
Total Days:	26 Days (Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Walking Hour:	Approximately 5 - 6 hours each day.
Highlights:	Kanchanjunga base camp, mirgin-la pass, limbu, Rai, Sherpa’s typical culture,

Kanchenjunga Trekking Day to Day Itinerary

Days	Activities
01.	Arrival in Kathmandu Upon your arrival at international airport meet our representative; you will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu
02.	Sightseeing Kathmandu Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Visit Pashupatinath , Buddhanath, Bhaktapur - the City of Devotees . Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
03.	Fly from Kathmandu to Suketar (Taplejung) then trek to Jogidanda (2059m) We take a flight to Suketar. The Kanchanjunga trail starts through forests to Jogidanda crossing Limbu Village near jogidanda. Jogidanda our first camping night of our trek.
04.	Jogidanda to Chirwa (1800m) It takes about seven hours from jogidanda to chirwa (1171mtrs). The narrow path and passes through jungle mainly covered by green vegetation. We walk mostly along the flat land. Chirwa is a small village where you find small lodges and camping site with local shops. The main income from the chirwa village is agricultural.
05.	Chirwa to Sakathum (1660m) It takes about six hours for Chirwa to Sekathum(1635m.). the day is same like as trek to chirwa.
06.	Sakathum to Amjilosa (2510m) It takes about five hours Trek from Sekathum to Amjilosa (2510m.). The first 2 hours you trek through normally flat land. Then your trail goes steeply climb up to Amjilasa.
07.	Amjilassa to Kyapar (2730m) It takes about seven hours Amjilosa to Kyapar (2730m.). The trail is quite flat in the beginning and gently ascent to Gyable passing through jungle.
08.	Kyapar to Ghunsa (3695m) It takes about six hours Trek to Ghunsa (3468m.). Our treks pass through jungle and Gunsa River go through down the trail. You pass through terrace fields where grown potato, wheat, barley, buck wheat are and people from there are flowing Tibetan Buddhist culture.
09.	Ghunsa to Khambachen (4099m) It takes about six and half hours from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4124m.). The trail makes a gradual way up along the Gunsa River.
10.	Rest Day Explore the Khambachen (4099m) it is time to stop and acclimatize. There are view of the high peaks near Kanchenjunga, Khabour, Nango Ma and Jannu. Climb a ridge above the village for more views or take aday hike to the Jannu base camp.
11.	Khambachen to Lhonak (4785m) The trail climbs gradually up, then across moraines northwest of the Kanchenjunga Glacier. Lhonak 4790 metres is near dry lake bed on an open sandy plain. Terrific mountain views abound in all directions.
12.	Lonak to Pangpema (5143m) We must go to the base camp to see the view of Kanchanjunga Peak at Pang Pema, 5140 meters. The spectacular main peak of Kanchenjunga and a panorama of other peaks that make up one of the largest mountain in the world tower over the single roofless hut at Pang Pema.
13.	Pangpema (5243m) It takes approximately 7 hours from Pangpema to Kanchanjunga (North) Base Camp (5280m.) and trek back to Pangpema. There is nice mountain glacier where water flows all the time. During the middle of the day, the scene of falling avalanches fascinates you completely.
14.	Pangpema to Khanbachen (4040m) We we climb up to north of Pang Pema in the morning. Which make benefit with views of Kanchenjunga, Wedge Peak, Pyramid Peak and Tent Peak.
15.	Khangpachen to Lumba Samba (4206m) We select to cross either of the 2 passes today depending on the weather conditions: Lapsang La, the higher pass at 5180m or the Mirgin La at (4500m).
16.	Lumba Samba to Ramche (4580m) It takes about seven hours Trek to Ramche [4360m). The view is wonderful as you ascend past the snout of the Yalung Glacier and into a series of ablation valleys.
17.	Ramche (4580m) Explore around South base camp. Explore for Ramche about for 5 to 6 hours. Especially impressive is the east part of Khumbakarna Glacier. You then return to your camp at Ramche however we get magnificent views.
18.	Ramche to Cheram (3870m) It takes about seven hours Trek to Cheram (3725m.). The path is ascent from Mirgin La to Cheram. On the path, you can see Lapsang La glacier,Mirgin La glacier and snow-capped mountains. There are very few stone roof houses at Cheram and yak huts.
19.	Cheram - Tortong (2995m) We walk through the forest, then crosses landslides to Tsento Kang, a goth at 3360 meters. An hour beyond is a Buddhist Shrine.
20.	Tortong to Yamphudin (2080m) It takes about 9 hours trek to Yamphudin. The first part of the trekking goes along the bank of the Simbua River. You have to walk through jungle.
21.	Yamphudin to Anpan (2040m) It takes about 7 hours Trek from Yamphudin to Anpan (1740m.). We start crossing the Omje Khola up to halfway. Then we ascend through the jungle of cardamom. We pass a small village and big village Khaban , where is found the people following religion of Hindu and Buddhism.
22.	Anpan to Tembewa Height (2000m) It takes 7 hrs treks to Tembewa. This is also the path like other days with green vegetation and passing through the villages.
23.	Tembewa to Taplejung or Suketar (1780m-2300m) It takes 6 hours from Tembewa to Taplejung or Suketar Airport. This is way back to take fly back to Kathmandu. We feel a bit more being at home cause of back way.
24.	Taplejung or Suketar to KTM (1300m) After earlier breakfast, go to airport and fly to Biratnagar and then flight to Kathmandu. Then transfer to the hotel.
25.	Kathmandu- rest and souvenirs day. This is a day for rest and souvenirs in Kathmandu. We considered this day cause of fly too. If in case the flight can be cancel from our trekking points. Or if we need one more day in trekking routes we can also maximize the day.
26.	Transfer to international airport for your final departure with magnificent memory from Kanchenjunga Trekking with Outshine Adventure Treks.

Cost Detail

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Kanchenjunga Trekking Cost Include

Airport picks up & drops by private car.
Standard accommodation in Kathmandu.
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by car.
Full board meal during camping, prepared by our cook with Tea & coffee.
Sharing tented accommodation and equipment during the camping trek.
A local government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek, required number of cook, porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, transportation.
Boiled drinking water for the trek.
All special trekking permits & fees.
Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu.
Down Jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag.
All our government taxes.
Official expanse.

Kanchenjunga Trekking Cost Exclude

Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Your travel insurance.
International airfare and airport departure tax.
Nepal entry visa fee at Airport Kathmandu with require 2 passport size photos.
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
Personal trekking Equipments.
Tips for trekking staff and driver-tipping is expected.
Sightseeing/Monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu.
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.

Departure Dates

Departure dates and itinerary arrangements can be custom-tailored to your needs, so please contact us with your inquiries regarding your tour departure date.